More
than 20 percent of America's work force is
employed in some phase of the food, fiber
and natural resources industry. For every
farmer, there are seven people working in
agribusiness. Soil scientists, computer
specialists, journalists, florists,
horticulturists, sales persons, commodity
brokers, research scientists, grain
elevator operators, foresters, feed and
seed suppliers, agricultural finance and
loan officers, veterinarians and many more
are involved in getting your food from the
farm gate to the plate. In fact, there are
more than 200 careers in agriculture. The
FFA is a youth organization which was
developed specifically to expand the
opportunities in leadership and
agriculture skill development for students
in public secondary schools. Only students
enrolled in agriculture classes are
eligible for membership in the FFA.

The
FFA Mission

FFA
makes a positive difference in the lives
of students by developing their potential
for premier leadership, personal growth
and career success through agricultural
education.

Core
Goals

A.
Provide a quality product that is
perceived by students, teachers, parents
and educational and business partners as
adding value to the lives of
students.

B.
Continually build human resources through
a highly motivated, committed and well
trained national board, national staff and
national FFA officers.

C.
Build and maintain a solid delivery system
through:

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a well trained, motivated state staff
to provide state leadership

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an adequate supply of well trained and
motivated advisors with access to FFA
tools to provide local
leadership.

D.
Expand our customer base by expanding FFA
membership that is representative of the
student population.

E.
Establish and maintain a secure financial
base.

The
FFA Motto

The
FFA motto gives members twelve short words
to live by as they experience the
opportunities in the
organization.